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My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~H. Fred Dale

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A successful garden will have a wide variety of shrubs, vines, hosta, perennials, vegetables and herbs. Different colors, textures and blooms will delight the senses; flavors to delight the palate; and don't forget our nature friends that help keep a balance in this place we call - the garden.

When you garden in the north you have to be ready to extend the season any way you can. There are many methods to do this. Of course the easiest, most enjoyable way is to have a greenhouse. This is not necessarily the least expensive, for warm weather crops you have to be prepared to heat the greenhouse in the winter and vent the hot air in the summer. Here we have many varieties of tomatoes growing, seedlings started and flowering hanging plants. When growing in an area that has short seasons, many warm weather crops and flowering plants would not reach maturity if it weren't for the season extension provided by a greenhouse environment. To see our tomato offerings please visit the tomato page.

We also have first hand experience growing horseradish and rhubarb. You can find growing information for these here.


Hostas originally come from China and Japan. They like the shade in moist organic soil, but many will tolerate a wide variety of conditions. They are grown for their fantastic foliage and many have lovely, fragrant blooms. Hosta choices abound in size, shape, leaf patterns, colors, and flowers.
Blue Hawaii Plant Size:32" high by 80" wide; semi-upright Leaf Detail: Blue 12" long by 8" wide; rich blue color; thick substance Flowering: pale purple flowers bloom on 41" scapes in July	Center Fold Plant Size:21” high by 47” wide Leaf Detail: Gold 10” long by 7 ¾” wide; bright gold; intensely corrugated; unruly; good substance Flowering: very pale lavender flowers from late June into July	City Lights Plant Size:27" high by 55" wide Leaf Detail: Gold 12" long by 9" wide; brilliant gold color; good substance Flowering: very pale lavender flowers from late June into July on 31" scapes	Earth Angel Plant Size:26” high by 50” wide Leaf Detail: Gold Margin 13” long by 10” wide; blue-green in the center with a 1 ½” wide, yellow margin; thick substance Flowering: near-white flowers in dense clusters on three to four foot scapes from late June into mid-July
In my garden there is a large place for sentiment. My garden of flowers is also my garden of thoughts and dreams. The thoughts grow as freely as the flowers, and the dreams are as beautiful. ~Abram L. Urban
First Frost Plant Size:14" high by 36" wide Leaf Detail: White Margin 7" long by 5" wide; center blue in spring, gradually turning dark green; 1/4" to 1/2" wide margin gold in spring, turning creamy white; good substance Flowering: very pale lavender flowers from late July into mid-August on 24-30" scapes	Fried Green Tomatoes Plant Size:26" high by 60" wide Leaf Detail: Green 12" long by 9" wide; rich green color (bluish early) Flowering: Fragrant, pale lavender flowers are produced on 40" scapes throughout August.	Great Arrival Plant Size:26" high by 50" wide Leaf Detail: Gold Margin leaves 13" long by 10" wide; blue-green center; 1/2" to 3/4" margin that is bright gold in spring , turning creamy white by mid-summer; heavily corrugated; broadly ovate; thick substance Flowering: near-white flowers from late June into mid-July on 24 - 30" scapes	Ivory Coast Plant Size:26” high by 60” wide; open habit Leaf Detail: White Margin 10 3/4” long by 9 3/8” wide; wide, creamy white margins (1-2”); bluish to dark green center; smooth texture; very thick substance Flowering: lavender flowers in July on 48” scapes
Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. ~Lindley Karstens, noproblemgarden.com
June Plant Size:12" high by 30" wide Leaf Detail: Gold Center 6" long by 4" wide; blue-green margins, 1/4"-1/2" wide; thick substance. Flowering: Pale lavender flowers open on 20" scapes from late July into August.	Linda Sue Plant Size:20” high by 50” wide Leaf Detail: Gold Margin 13” long by 10” wide; blue green-centered with a 3" wide, heavily corrugated; very thick substance Flowering: near-white flowers from mid-June into early July on 35” scapes	Olive Bailey Langdon Plant Size:28" high by 60" wide Leaf Detail: Gold Margin13" long by 10" wide; gold margins; blue green center; heavily corrugated; thick substance. Flowering: Near-white flowers open in dense clusters on 30" scapes in June-July.	Praying Hands Plant Size:16" high by 30" wide Leaf Detail: White Margin 7" long by 2" wide; dark green center, narrow white margin; wavy; cupped lengthwise Flowering: narrow funnel-shaped, lavender flowers from late July into August on 30" scapes
No two gardens are the same. No two days are the same in one garden. ~Hugh Johnson
Silvermist Plant Size:18" high by 42" wide Leaf Detail: Blue 9 3/4" long by 7" wide; intense blue-green foliage, covered with a thick bloom on the leaf underside; thick-substance	Stained Glass Plant Size:20" high by 45" wide Leaf Detail: Gold Center 9" long by 7" wide; medium gold center with a 1" wide green margin Flowering: fragrant, pale lavender flowers on 30-36" scapes in August	Stained Glass Plant Size:20" high by 45" wide Leaf Detail: Gold Center 9" long by 7" wide; medium gold center with a 1" wide green margin Flowering: fragrant, pale lavender flowers on 30-36" scapes in August	The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion Always make sure you take time out to enjoy your garden!

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